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CALENDAR OF ALUMNI EVENTS

Reconnect with your classmates and get involved with the Loyola University Chicago Alumni Association. Unless otherwise noted, please visit LUC.edu/alumni for more information on the events and programs listed below, or call the alumni association at 312-915-7660 or 800-5-LOYOLA.

Save the dates

  • Founders’ Dinner
    Saturday, June 2 (more info)
  • LULAB Eric Solario Golf Outing
    Monday, July 23
  • Law Alumni Golf Outing
    Monday, July 30
  • President’s Mass and Brunch
    Sunday, Aug. 26 
Library Speaker Series—Erik Larson

Thursday, April 19, 6 p.m., Crown Center Auditorium, LSC
Erik Larson, author of the international best-seller Isaac’s Storm, was nominated for a National Book Award for The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America. His magazine stories have appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper’s, and other publications. RSVP to 773-508-2641 or cfrankl@luc.edu.

LULAB Silent Auction & Reception

Friday, April 20, 6 p.m., Kasbeer Hall, 25 E. Pearson Building, WTC

This annual event raises money for the Loyola University Latino Alumni Board (LULAB) scholarships, which support students who provide service to the Latino community. Anita Alvarez (A&S ’82) will receive the Latino Alumnus/a of the Year Award.  More Information.

SPECIAL EVENTS IN FOCUS

Multicultural Awareness Resource Committee (MARC) 25th Anniversary Celebration

Friday, May 18, and Saturday, May 19

For 25 years, MARC has been actively supporting social work students, especially students of color. To celebrate these years of service, the School of Social Work and MARC invite alums, faculty, students, members of professional organizations and social service agencies, along with friends of Loyola, to this special two-day event. The weekend will kick off with the Greenstone Lecture on Friday, May 18, delivered by Betty Garcia, PhD, of California State University at Fresno. Garcia will discuss “Supervision: Enhancing Cultural Competence in Clinical Practice.” Details online at LUC.edu/alumni/socialwork.

Reunion Weekend 2007

Friday, June 1, through Sunday, June 3

Get your friends together and come back to campus! Reunion 2007 celebrates undergraduate alumni from the classes of 1957, 1967, 1982, and the 1997 cluster (1996, 1997, and 1998). We’ll have an array of activities to reconnect you with classmates and campus. Events include Lake Shore and Water Tower campus tours, Reunion BBQ, class receptions, and Mass and brunch. Details online at LUC.edu/alumni/reunion.

Lilac Mass & Brunch

Sunday, April 22, 9:30 a.m., Holy Name Cathedral

This event, organized by Catholic dentists in Chicago, is open to all area dentists. A brunch will follow the Mass. Cost for brunch is $15 per person, payable at the door, but RSVP is requested.

True Islam: Human Rights and the Role of Faith

Monday, April 30, 7:30 p.m., Mundelein Center Auditorium, LSC

Speaker Shirin Ebadi is an Iranian lawyer, human rights activist, and the founder of Association for Support of Children’s Rights in Iran. In 2003, she received the Nobel Peace Prize for her significant efforts for democracy and human rights. This event is free and open to the public.  For more information, call 773-508-8430.

Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing Alumni Reception

Thursday, June 14, 6 p.m., Piper Hall, LSC

Join together with nursing alumni for an evening of conversation and connection. In addition, we’ll honor Sheila Haas, PhD, RN, FAAN, who is stepping aside as nursing dean at the end of June. Interested in helping to plan this event? Contact Clara Dina Hinojosa at chinoj1@luc.edu.

Loyola Night at the Cubs

Tuesday, June 26, 5 p.m. party at Goose Island Wrigleyville;
7:05 p.m. first pitch at Wrigley Field

Get your tickets now for this popular event. We’ll have a Loyola-only party at Goose Island before heading over to Wrigley to watch the Cubbies take on Colorado. Cost is $40 per person and includes drinks (beer, wine, soda) and food at Goose Island + a ticket to the game. Limit four tickets per alum.